Very Special Day Pics

All of you who knew I had a migraine on the original baptism date will not believe this one... I felt great yesterday when the girls were baptized. In fact, people asked me how my headaches have been and I said, "not too bad so far". Hmmm...Guess what happened today? A super migraine ALL day. Well, at least it didn't ruin another baptism, right? And I'm a bit better now, so here are those special pics. Some things just can't wait. There goes Serena, after answering her question from Pastor Dave..."what does Jesus mean to you?" I love him very much, was part of her answer.

This is Natalie before getting baptized, because the pictures during and after are so hilarious! Her face looks like she's being tortured, as she got water in her nose and mouth. That girl....

Her answer was very special too..."He is my Lord and Savior and I love Him."

Everyone emerges from the pond feeling invigorated....and wet! Such brave people to jump in a pond in September. The girls each gave me wet sloppy hugs right after this! PD was funny as usual, and made it fun and memorable for the girls.

There's the cake I made for them....I'm a bit rusty with my cake decorating..it's been awhile. They sure loved it though!

The girls didn't say much about the baptism until bedtime, and this conversation with 11 year old Natalie gave me goosebumps....

Me to Natalie, as I'm tucking her in: Good night, my little baptized girl...

Natalie: Good night, Mom.

Me: Now that you're baptized, let's think of some things we can do to help you get to know the Lord better, like some devotions in the morning....

Natalie: Okay, sounds good....

Me: Wasn't that cool today...I mean, cold? (smiling)

Natalie: Mom, after I got baptized, I felt this really heavy weight being lifted off me, like I just felt so much better.

Me: Really? (teary and goose-bumpy) That's wonderful!

Natalie: Yeah, and I think there are some choices I've been making that haven't been so good and don't make me feel right, and I'm not going to do it anymore.

Me: (a bit hesitant) Like what kinds of things?

Natalie: Oh, just sometimes I listen to the radio and they say bad things. I think I'll listen to 101.7 again. (Christian contemporary station)

Me: (relieved that it's not something worse) I think that's a great idea! I am so proud of you!

More was said, more hugs were given, and I felt a great burden lifting from me too, as I realize just how much God works in her life without me even knowing about it. I may be her mom, but He is her Father, and Ican certainly trust Him with her life.

Stay tuned to more true life stories about God's power working in the lives around me. It's gonna be good!!